Why did I receive less Crypto than I sent? (fees deducted)
If you sent cryptocurrency to your Raseed wallet or withdrew crypto from Raseed to another crypto exchange or wallet and noticed that the amount received is slightly lower than the amount sent, don’t worry, this is normal. In most cases, the difference is caused by blockchain network fees, crypto transaction fees, or withdrawal fees deducted during the transfer process.
Crypto transactions do not work like traditional bank transfers. Every transfer is processed on a blockchain network, and fees are required to validate and confirm the transaction securely.
Common reasons you received less crypto than expected
Blockchain / network fees:
Crypto transactions are processed on blockchain networks such as Ethereum, Bitcoin, and Tron. These networks charge a network (gas) fee to validate and confirm transactions. This fee is paid to:
- •Miners or validators
- •The blockchain network
- •The infrastructure processing the transaction
These crypto network fees are not controlled by Raseed and can vary depending on network congestion and transaction demand.
Fees charged by the sending platform:
If you sent crypto from another exchange or wallet, the sending platform may deduct:
- •A withdrawal fee
- •A processing fee
- •A minimum network fee
For example, a platform may display “You sent 1.0 USDT,” but after deducting fees, only 0.98 USDT is actually transferred and received in your Raseed wallet.
Gas fee deducted from the crypto itself (token transfers):
Some crypto withdrawals deduct the network fee directly from the asset being sent, especially for token-based transfers. For example:
- •You withdraw USDT
- •The gas fee is deducted in USDT
- •The receiving wallet gets a smaller amount
This behavior depends on how the sending wallet or exchange processes crypto transaction fees.
“Fee included” vs “fee added” withdrawals:
Different platforms handle crypto withdrawals differently:
- •Fee added: You send 100 USDT, fee is charged separately → receiver gets 100 USDT
- •Fee included: You request a 100 USDT withdrawal, fee is deducted from that amount → receiver gets less than 100 USDT
This setting is determined by the sending platform or wallet, not by Raseed.
Wrong network or high-fee network selection:
If crypto is sent using a higher-cost network (for example, USDT sent on ERC20 instead of TRC20 or SOL), the transaction fee can be significantly higher. Some platforms may also route transactions through intermediaries or bridges that apply additional deductions.
How to verify what happened
To understand where the deduction occurred:
Check the withdrawal confirmation on the sending platform: Look for:
- •Withdrawal amount
- •Network fee
- •Final amount sent
Track the transaction using TXID / transaction hash:
Copy the TXID and open it in a blockchain explorer (depending on the network) to confirm:
- •Amount sent
- •Amount received
- •Fees deducted
Compare the “sent amount” vs the “received amount”: This helps confirm whether:
- •The fee was deducted before sending, or
- •The fee was deducted during blockchain processing
Will Raseed refund the deducted amount?
Blockchain fees are not refundable, as they are paid directly to the network to process the transaction. However, if you believe there was an unexpected deduction or an error, you can contact Raseed Support and share:
- •TXID / transaction hash
- •Crypto asset name (e.g., USDT)
- •Network used (ERC20, TRC20, SOL, etc.)
- •Screenshots of the withdrawal confirmation (if available)
Tips to reduce crypto transfer fees
To minimize crypto transaction costs in the future:
- •Use lower-fee blockchain networks when available (such as SOL or TRC20)
- •Avoid sending crypto during peak network congestion
- •Always review the withdrawal fee before confirming a transfer
- •Send a small test transaction before transferring large amounts